Western Bay of Plenty District Council
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Kaimai ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council election.
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Matthew Farrell
Why I'm standing
I want to help better connect our communities with council and to help steer the future for this generation and the next.
About me
I've worked as a news publisher and volunteered as a community advocate and patroller, and seen local frustrations with council processes and projects first-hand. This has placed me in a position where I am often a two-way conduit of information between residents and council. Examples include the community calling for me to submit on regional transport plans for SH2, and against a liquor license for an unwanted tavern/TAB. We've lived in Western Bay of Plenty 15 years.
My priorities
- Sound fiscal policy around rates, borrowing, funding core services and infrastructure planning.
- Foster multi-agency cooperation to tackle youth disengagement, truancy and crime.
- Facilitate community-led development for the inter-generational and social well-being of communities.
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